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[/caption] This post was supposed to be a review of the recent Night With Theo Chocolate event at The Refinery in Vancouver, but the event’s organizer and host Eagranie—a fellow Foodist—beat me to it, posting…
Posted by: Mark Busse on Sunday, December 6th, 2009
Categories: Meditations | Tags: chocolate, Eagranie Yuh, Foodists, inspiration, Theo Chocolate, Wine | 7 Comments »
I have a confession to make. I don’t like chocolate all that much. I don’t hate it and I’ve certainly been known to have a square of cacao or two with my espresso, but the excitement of going to a…
Posted by: Degan Beley on Tuesday, November 10th, 2009
Categories: Worship | Tags: alcohol, cacao, chocolate, festival, liquor, pairing, Scotch, single malt, vancouver, wccf, wccf09, whiskey, whisky | 1 Comment »
The 2nd installment of Interesting Vancouver is taking place on Friday October 23rd at The Vancouver Rowing Club. Those of us who attended last year were treated to one of the most refreshing and inspiring gatherings that…
Posted by: Kevin Broome on Tuesday, October 13th, 2009
Categories: Meditations | Tags: chocolate, events, Interesting Vancouver, Mindful Eating | No Comments »
The propensity to photograph my food has become less earnest over the years. Nowadays, I bring the camera out at restaurants that have already won me over after repeat visits, excepting those far-off places that I…
Posted by: Karen Hamilton on Thursday, August 6th, 2009
Categories: Meditations | Tags: Alpha Global Sushi & Bar, Bacchanalia, Bistro Sakana, camera, Chocoatl Chocolate Boutique, Karen Hamilton, Parkside, photography, restaurant, TinyBites | 5 Comments »
Photo courtesy of Raw Roxy Supplies In adoration of the avocado, surfaces yet another recipe, sourced in reason of attempting to mimic a dessert manifesting a resemblance to dairy & sugar – both of which…
Posted by: Sylvia Zygalo on Wednesday, August 5th, 2009
Categories: Guidance | Tags: avocado, Blueberries, chocolate, pudding, raw | 1 Comment »
For some people, the oven can appear to be an intimidating beast. Often, it’s easier to remain an armchair cook, salivating over recipes that may never see the light of day in your kitchen. But if making goof ups…
Posted by: Sharlene Sobrepena on Sunday, August 2nd, 2009
Categories: Guidance | Tags: amaretto, cake, chocolate, dessert, mistakes, recovery, trifle | No Comments »
I promised myself that on this trip to Norway, I would try as many authentic Norwegian foods as possible. New favourites would be found. I would spare no expense and no tastebuds in this venture. No animal nor…
Posted by: Colin Coutts on Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009
Categories: Worship | Tags: bugles, chocolate, Junk Food, Norwegian, Smash!, snack | 3 Comments »
“If anyone serves you risotto in a ring mold, get up and leave.” That was just one of the little tidbits of advice we were treated to when Andrea M and I ventured into Cookshop for a Spanish Cooking class with…
Posted by: Andrea Busse on Tuesday, July 14th, 2009
Categories: Guidance | Tags: Chef Romy, chocolate, cooking school, Cookshop, paella, pears, poached, recipes, Risotto, Romy-Prasad, sauce, soup, steak, tomato | 7 Comments »
It’s been 7 years since I last visited NYC. My memories are foggy but I remembered something about piles of hot succulent pastrami at Katz’ as big as a small child’s head (since shrunk to the size of small…
Posted by: Nancy Wu on Monday, July 13th, 2009
Categories: Worship | Tags: 'wichcraft, Anthony-Bourdain, bento, brisket, chocolate, David Chang, fish tacos, foie-gras, fries, Ippudo, Ippudo NY, Japan, Katz' Deli, Manhattan, marscarpone, meatloaf, Milk Bar, miso, Momofuku, Monster Sushi, New York, noodle, NYC, Pasta, pastrami, Patsy's Pizzeria, Payard, pizza, pretzels, ramen, roasted pork, Schnipper's, sloppy joes, soup, Ssam Bar, steamed buns, sushi, Tom Colicchio, tonkotsu | 3 Comments »
| Photo courtesy of Michael Yung Thomas Haas – a name, that just until recently, was solely subject as an elusive element in my life. It is the name of a German-born man who now works locally as a pastry chef, a…
Posted by: Sylvia Zygalo on Thursday, July 2nd, 2009
Categories: Worship | Tags: chocolate, Chocolate Sparkle Cookie, Pastries, Patisserie, Thomas Haas | No Comments »
Instead of celebrating a birthday milestone with an expensive meal in the hundreds, I chose something special and more low-key that my entire little family could enjoy. The Secret Garden Tea Company in Kerrisdale…
Posted by: Nancy Wu on Tuesday, June 9th, 2009
Categories: Worship | Tags: apricot scones, Chocolate truffle, decaf, Devonshire clotted cream, herbal, high tea, lemon tart, restaurant review, roobois, Secret Garden Tea Company | No Comments »
I’m always up for an adventure, especially when that adventure includes eating probably one of the best chocolate cakes I have ever had. I was very curious about what cake with beer in it would taste like, but…
Posted by: Janeen Leynes on Monday, March 2nd, 2009
Categories: Guidance | Tags: beer, cake, chocolate, dessert, guinness, stout | 9 Comments »
Beer lovers in Vancouver will know that The Alibi Room is the place to go for a pint (or six). While the Alibi’s website is regularly updated with a complete tap-list, proprietor Nigel Springthorpe has kindly…
Posted by: Jer Thorp on Thursday, February 19th, 2009
Categories: Worship | Tags: alibi room, beer, brewing, chocolate porter, rogue | 2 Comments »
[/caption] Looking for a really amazing cream puff? Beard Papas, recently opened up here in Vancouver and I’ll admit there have been a few late night trips to their Denman Street location since then. If you…
Posted by: Janeen Leynes on Thursday, February 12th, 2009
Categories: Meditations | Tags: beard papas, chocolate, cream puff, dessert, matcha, vanilla | 5 Comments »
OK, it’s Valentines and as cliché as it is to post something involving chocolate, you’ll thank me for this one. If you have a craving for chocolate mousse but are like me where you don’t want to…
Posted by: Doc on Thursday, February 12th, 2009
Categories: Guidance | Tags: chocolate, Hervé This, Mousse, Valentines | 6 Comments »